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Ship Recycling
US grants GMS first licences to recycle sanctioned box ships

US grants GMS first licences to recycle sanctioned box ships

27 May 2026by Naida Hakirevic
GMS secures first-of-their-kind US licences to recycle four sanctioned vessels, creating a legal exit route for blacklisted ‘dark fleet’ tonnage
Regulations & ComplianceShip Recycling
Elevated rates and secondhand values spell tough times for ship recyclers

Elevated rates and secondhand values spell tough times for ship recyclers

20 May 2026by John Snyder
Dry spell for ship recyclers in India and Pakistan as shipowners hold on to older tonnage amid favourable market conditions
Business & FinanceShip Recycling
Lessons from a life in salvage: Captain Nick Sloane

Lessons from a life in salvage: Captain Nick Sloane

19 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove
A legend of the salvage industry talks about his 43 years in the vanguard, saving lives and ships in distress
Safety & IncidentsShip Recycling
Northstar Marine expands salvage, heavy lift capacity

Northstar Marine expands salvage, heavy lift capacity

06 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove
A new heavy lift, twin-boom derrick barge will be constructed for delivery in September 2026
Ship RecyclingShipbuilding & Design
Emergency salvage in times of conflict

Emergency salvage in times of conflict

16 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Explaining the challenges salvors face when responding to damaged ships in war zones
Middle East ConflictShip Recycling
Demise of LOF contracting puts ships in greater peril

Demise of LOF contracting puts ships in greater peril

13 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Lloyd’s Open Forms enable rapid response to casualties, whereas commercial negotiations may cause delays and increase the risk of groundings
Safety & IncidentsShip Recycling
Record quarterly crude tanker contracting pushes global orderbook to multi-year high

Record quarterly crude tanker contracting pushes global orderbook to multi-year high

10 Apr 2026by Georgios Georgiou
Tankers accounted for 32% of total newbuilding activity, the highest share since Q2 2017
Business & FinanceShip Recycling
ILO, BIMCO launch Bangladesh ship recycling injury pilot scheme

ILO, BIMCO launch Bangladesh ship recycling injury pilot scheme

07 Apr 2026by Craig Jallal
A voluntary Bangladesh pilot links end-of-life ship sales to worker injury compensation ahead of a planned mandatory national scheme in 2027
Business & FinanceFleet Performance & MaintenanceRegulations & ComplianceSafety & IncidentsShip Recycling
Salvors prevent 3M tonnes of potential pollution in 2025

Salvors prevent 3M tonnes of potential pollution in 2025

06 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove
International Salvage Union members assisted vessels carrying potentially polluting cargo and fuel during 2025
Safety & IncidentsShip Recycling
Indian checks target fake tanker recycling documents

Indian checks target fake tanker recycling documents

02 Apr 2026by Craig Jallal
New Indian document checks could tighten scrutiny of end-of-life ships and complicate recycling routes for vessels using false registration papers
Ship Recycling
Towage, salvage impacted by Middle East war

Towage, salvage impacted by Middle East war

01 Apr 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Salvors will be challenged to respond to damages ships in the hazardous waters in the Arabian Gulf and off the coast of Oman
Middle East ConflictSafety & IncidentsShip Recycling
'Stuck in the past': shipbroker calls for urgent recycling sector modernisation

'Stuck in the past': shipbroker calls for urgent recycling sector modernisation

31 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou
BRS Shipbrokers flagged China as key to an effective industry solution
Business & FinanceShip Recycling

Opinion

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The strait that changed everything

For decades, the Strait of Hormuz has been described as the world’s most important oil chokepoint.
Alternative FuelsBatteries & Electrical SystemsGeneratorsHybrid Electric & Fuel CellsHybrid PropulsionInt. Tug & SalvageMarine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryMethanolNaval Architecture & Ship DesignPortsShipyardsTerminalsTug & Towage ServicesTugs / Workboats

Battery technology tugs become mainstream, methanol fuelled vessels emerge

04 May 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Gas ShipsLNG ShippingLNG Shipping & TerminalsMiddle East Conflict

Does the current chaos create opportunities for LNG shipping?

04 May 2026by Eduardo Perez Orue
Business & FinanceCruise ShipsForecastsPassenger Ship TechnologyPassenger Shipping

Record orderbook shows cruise shipping’s growth is linked to sustainability

27 Apr 2026by John Snyder
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The Beijing Convention – an international framework on Judicial Ship Sales

24 Apr 2026by Riviera News
Marine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryMiddle East ConflictSafety & Incidents

Seafarers: vulnerable and in the crosshairs

31 Mar 2026by John Snyder
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Singapore doubles down on LNG, but eyes multi-fuel future

09 Mar 2026by John Snyder
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Methanol-fuelled tugs to begin operations in 2026

19 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove
Batteries & Electrical SystemsFerriesHybrid Electric & Fuel CellsMarine PropulsionMarine Propulsion & Auxiliary MachineryPassenger Ship TechnologyPropulsionTugs / Workboats

Electric propulsion: powering the decarbonisation of close-to-shore shipping

17 Feb 2026by Luciano Santos

Events

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Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

16 Dec 2025GMT - ONLINE
On 16 December, Riviera will be holding a webinar on how to achieve IMO compliance while powering sustainable shipping practices.

This webinar delivers practical guidance on managing compliance ...
Floating energy: successfully unlocking stranded gas using FLNGs and FSRUs

Floating energy: successfully unlocking stranded gas using FLNGs and FSRUs

24 Feb 2026GMT - ONLINE
Stranded gas represents untapped value and floating LNG and FSRUs offer the quickest way to monetise it. To capitalise on these opportunities, you must master both the technology behind floating gas ...
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